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Andrea Charroin is a trained baker and pastry chef. She worked in San Francisco before she, her husband, Westley, and their two sons moved to Redding. They fell in love with Redding’s downtown and opened a little pastry shop, Rene-Joule Patisserie.

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Andrea Charroin: Angel Food Cake

Andrea Charroin: Angel Food Cake(1)

September 2, 2010 By Andrea Charroin

(Editor’s note: Pssst! Andrea Charrion and Doni Greenberg will take to the radio airwaves Sunday, Sept. 4, on KCNR 1460 a.m. from 11 a.m. until noon.

Do you have a cooking question for Andrea? Do you miss her Marathon Bars? Lines will be open and live, just for you. Hear you then.)

Angel food cake is the perfect accompaniment to all of the…

Overheated? Say Yes to No-Bake Lemon Pie

Overheated? Say Yes to No-Bake Lemon Pie

Turning on the oven during North State summers can be one of the last things most of us want to do. But what if you need a nice dessert? How about a no-bake lemon pie? I know, exciting, right?

The only time you will have to be near the stove is to make the lemon curd. I suggest knocking out the lemon curd in the early morning. That way the weather is not s…

Had Enough Heat? Savor Zucchini’s Salad Days

Had Enough Heat? Savor Zucchini’s Salad Days

There is no question that summer in the North State is here! While we wilt in the heat, we can bask in the glory of our incredible summer growing season. Visit our local farmers markets and you will certainly feel inspired to build your meals to accommodate the local bounty. I love summer for the fresh vegetables and fruits, particularly zucch…

Zuppa Inglese

Zuppa Inglese

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A few weeks ago my kids wanted something different for a sweet treat. We had visited a favorite bakery while in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood last summer, and they had vivid memories of canolis and zuppa inglese. After a three to one battle of rochambeau, zuppa inglese it is!

I love this dessert and it really is easy. If y…

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    Potato Gratin
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    Cookie Perfection